Lubiprostone: Structure, Properties, Pharmacology, and Safety
Lubiprostone is a chloride channel activator widely used to manage chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C), and opioid-induced constipation (OIC). Its unique mechanism of action, coupled with a favorable safety profile, makes it a crucial treatment option for patients with gastrointestinal motility disorders. This guide explores the structure, properties, pharmacology, uses,…